DHIA

During hot, dry weather, such as the summer months, we need to adjust our grazing strategies to maintain pasture longevity and soil health. Many grazers and agricultural professionals will refer to the hot, dry part [Read More …]

NMPF co-op farmers speak out on sustainability, trade and Farm Bill

Dairy producers from NMPF member cooperatives urged Congress to create greater opportunities for enhanced environmental stewardship, promote exports and craft farm bill programs that aid dairy farmers of all sizes in all regions in a [Read More …]

Tune into The Dairy Signal for Nutrient and Crop Management Tips, Ringworm and Pinkeye Treatment

Webinars from PDPW feature dairy experts, interaction on timely topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal™ from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will offer timely news and opportunities for dairy producers to interact with experts [Read More …]

Young Dairy Enthusiasts Shine During National Holstein Foundation Contests

Youth from coast to coast recently shared competition and comradery while competing in Holstein Foundation’s national youth competitions. The contests were held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as part of the 2022 National Holstein [Read More …]

California Milk Advisory Board Announces 2022 Executive Committee Officers

The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to announce the members of the 2022 California Milk Advisory Board’s Executive Committee. the California Milk Advisory Board, an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and [Read More …]

Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn, Vita Plus calf and heifer technical specialist

Dr. Bethany Dado-Senn recently joined Vita Plus as a calf and heifer technical specialist. She will be based in northwestern Wisconsin, providing technical expertise to help producers raise the next generation of their milking herd. [Read More …]

Avoid Dry Matter Intake Drops During Summer

Dry matter (DM) intake tends to drop during the hotter months. During this season, cows will reject a warm ration. In the summer, unstable silage and haylages are naturally hotter due to increased activity of [Read More …]

Glick to lead largest producer of biogas energy

Accelerating Nature Energy’s expansion of biogas production in the U.S. & Canada Nature Energy, a global leader in biomethane and renewable energy, has announced the appointment of Alexis Glick, a seasoned finance executive and Environmental, [Read More …]

DairyBusiness News (USDA, Flickr/Creative Commons)

‘Texas Animal Manure Management Issues’ set Aug. 10-11 in Fort Worth

Conference covers wide range of waste management topics The Texas Animal Manure Management Issues, TAMMI, conference will return Aug. 10-11 at the Fort Worth Stockyards. The conference will be held at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott [Read More …]

DHIA

Nominate quality milk producers for NMC award

National Dairy Quality Awards recognize dairies that best exemplify quality milk production Nominations are now open for the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. This program recognizes dairies that excel in [Read More …]

2022 NYS Guernsey Breeders Calf Scholarship Awarded to Jim Eshelman

Jim takes extreme pride in working with his animals from the moment they are within his care Jim Eshelman has succeeded in becoming an outstanding member of the Allegany County 4-H Program participating in sheep, poultry [Read More …]

Feed by-products webinar scheduled for July 14

I-29 Moo University is Extension dairy specialists from IA, MN, NE, ND and SD The I-29 Moo University 2022 Dairy Webinar Series continues Wednesday, July 14 from noon to 1 p.m. with a focus on [Read More …]

The colored shavings are calling – World Dairy Expo entries open

Dairy Cattle Show will run Monday, October 3 through Friday, October 7 as part of WDE’s new six-day event schedule Entries for the Dairy Cattle Show at the 55th World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin are [Read More …]

Agricultural Workforce Development is hiring

Management Development Specialist and Workforce Development Specialist The human resource challenges facing agriculture are huge, but Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development believes that education and research are important to discover and implement solutions that help farm [Read More …]

Speakers announced for 2022 Dairy Financial Conference

Conference will feature a panel of dairy producers & industry professionals Registration is now open for the 13th annual Dairy Financial and Risk Management Conference, titled “Adjusting the Lens.” Designed to help attendees bring their [Read More …]

NNYADP Dairy Research Results: Transition Cow Feeding Management

The results of Northern New York Agricultural Development Program (NNYADP)-commissioned research in 2021 provide farm-based data on the importance of proper feeding management for dairy cows during the pre-calving to post-calving period. This NNYADP [Read More …]

Distinguished Junior Membership Competition Celebrates 100 Years

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of Holstein Association USA’s Distinguished Junior Member (DJM) award. Started in 1922, the DJM competition is the longest running contest and the highest honor given to a Junior Holstein [Read More …]

DATCP to Host Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo 2022

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host a Global Dairy Symposium at World Dairy Expo® on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The symposium is [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Finalize CEO Transition

Effective July 1, Dennis Rodenbaugh is President and Chief Executive Officer At the recent Board of Directors meeting of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), the Board completed the transition of Dennis Rodenbaugh taking the helm [Read More …]

DHIA

Sign up now for the next class of Animal Ag Allies!

The Alliance is looking for emerging voices in the dialogue around modern animal agriculture to provide development opportunities and connect them with one another as well as industry experts. So far, more than 120 farmers, [Read More …]

Framing Dairy’s Future Through The Young Cooperator Program

July 7, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For new Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) member Donald Miller, he took the initiative to frame out his future, quite literally. Donald had dreams of owning his own dairy farm. To make [Read More …]

Ashlie Johnson discusses the risks of Mergers & Acquisitions

In Part 4 of the DairyBusiness News HR series, Ashlie Johnson discusses the risks of Mergers & Acquisitions. She explains a few things to look out for when going through this process. Ashlie is an [Read More …]

Farmer sentiment remains weak, crop producers contemplating acreage shifts in 2023

Barometer is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers’ responses to a telephone survey The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer continued to slide in June, down 2 points to a reading of 97. Producers’ expectations [Read More …]

Farmers invited to Robotic Milking System Farm Tour

CCE to host educational tour for farmers interested in robotic milking systems The interest and adoption of Robotic Milking Systems (RMS) are increasing, mainly due to increased labor costs and interest in improving technology use [Read More …]

DHIA

Nominate quality milk producers for NMC award

National Dairy Quality Awards recognize dairies that best exemplify quality milk production Nominations are now open for the National Mastitis Council’s (NMC) National Dairy Quality Awards (NDQA) program. This program recognizes dairies that excel in [Read More …]

Tillamook Ice Cream Named ‘Official Scoopable Ice Cream” of Six Flags Theme Parks